Temple University

This study is testing a new ambulance routing system designed to get stroke patients to the most appropriate hospital faster. It will compare the new system against the current standard to see if it reduces the time to critical treatments. The goal is to improve recovery outcomes…

This study aims to reduce heart disease risk for Black women during and after pregnancy. Researchers will compare two support programs for 432 Black mothers with high blood pressure or obesity. One program provides basic health coaching, while the other adds community doula care,…

This study is testing whether a brief program to help children sleep longer can help prevent excessive weight gain. It will enroll 50 children, aged 6-11, who sleep less than 9 hours a night. Families will either work one-on-one with a nurse to learn sleep strategies or receive e…

This study aims to identify the most effective parenting strategies to prevent obesity in children who are naturally highly motivated by food. Researchers will follow 205 parent-child pairs for 18 months as children transition from preschool to elementary school. The study will c…

This study is testing a creative therapy called PEARL to see if it helps survivors of violence cope with trauma and feel more ready to seek help. PEARL involves taking photos over two weeks and then talking about them in a guided interview. Researchers will compare 40 women who g…

This study is testing whether a program called 'Taking Action,' led by trained peers, can help college students with serious mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. About 300 students will be randomly assigned to either try the five-session program o…

This study is testing a smartwatch app designed to help people with spinal cord injuries be more physically active. The app provides personalized, real-time feedback and activity suggestions. Researchers want to see if using this app along with a standard online activity program …

This study is testing whether a 6-month program focused on volunteering, acts of kindness, and expressing gratitude can help reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation in adults with serious mental illnesses like depression or bipolar disorder. 120 participants in Philade…

This study aims to test a new risk score designed to predict one-year survival in people who have both chronic lung disease and high blood pressure in their lungs. Researchers will follow 100 patients for a year to see if the score accurately identifies who is at highest risk. Th…

This study is exploring whether a brief, non-invasive stimulation of a neck nerve can improve attention and thinking skills in young adults who vape. Researchers will compare a 2-minute stimulation from a wellness device to a control stimulation and measure performance on short c…

This study aims to understand how our brain's motivation and reward systems work with memory centers when we actively seek information. Healthy adult participants will play a computer-based treasure hunt game while their brain activity is scanned. Researchers will then test how w…